Social Security Pensions

Social Security Pensions

1. Agricultural Workers' Pension

The Agricultural Workers' Pension is a social security pension scheme provided by the Government for workers engaged in agricultural labour. The objective of the scheme is to provide basic financial assistance to agricultural workers who are unable to continue working due to old age.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 per month. Applications for the benefit are to be submitted online through the Local Self Government Department Welfare Pension Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
  2. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above.
  3. The applicant should not be a service pensioner or family pensioner. This condition does not apply to those receiving ex-gratia / NPS pension up to ₹4,000.
  4. The applicant must have been a permanent resident of Kerala for at least 10 years.
  5. The applicant should not be an income-tax payer.
  6. The applicant must have worked as an agricultural labourer under a landowner for 10 years or more.
  7. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own more than 2 acres of land. This condition does not apply to applicants belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities.
  8. The applicant must be a member of the Agricultural Workers' Welfare Fund.
  9. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own a non-taxi vehicle with four or more wheels and an engine capacity exceeding 1,000 cc, except an Ambassador car.
  10. The applicant should not be a plantation worker.
  11. The applicant should not be receiving salary, pension or family pension from the Central Government or another State Government.
  12. The applicant should be destitute / without adequate means of livelihood.
  13. The applicant should not be a retired employee of a Central or State Public Sector Undertaking receiving pension or family pension under the scheme of that institution.
  14. Persons receiving other social security pensions are generally not eligible, subject to applicable exceptions. Including EPF, a maximum of two pensions may be permissible as per the applicable rules.
  15. The applicant should not receive social security pension from another Local Self-Government Institution.
  16. The applicant should not be a beggar.
  17. The applicant should not be an inmate of a destitute home.
  18. The application must be submitted to the Local Self-Government Institution where the applicant permanently resides.
  19. The applicant should not own or reside in a concrete building exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. with modern flooring.

Documents to be Submitted

  1. Release / discharge certificate from the Agricultural Workers' Welfare Fund Board
  2. Age proof certificate
  3. Permanent residence certificate
  4. Income certificate certified by the Village Officer
  5. Aadhaar Card
  6. Electoral Card
  7. Ration Card
  8. Bank Passbook, where applicable depending on the selected mode of pension payment
  9. EPF Passbook / supporting document, applicable to those receiving EPF pension below ₹4,000

 

2. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS)

The Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) is a social security pension scheme implemented by the Government of India as part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) under the Ministry of Rural Development.

The objective of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to economically disadvantaged elderly persons.

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 per month, as stated in the provided information. Applications are submitted online through the Local Self Government Department Welfare Pension Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
  2. The applicant should be destitute / without adequate means of livelihood.
  3. The applicant should not be a service pensioner or family pensioner. This condition does not apply to those receiving ex-gratia / NPS pension up to ₹4,000.
  4. The applicant should not be dependent on another person for support.
  5. The applicant should not be an income-tax payer.
  6. Persons already receiving other social security pensions are generally not eligible, subject to applicable exceptions. Including EPF, a maximum of two pensions may be permissible as per the applicable rules.
  7. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own more than 2 acres of land. This condition does not apply to applicants belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities.
  8. The applicant should not be a beggar.
  9. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own a non-taxi vehicle with four or more wheels and an engine capacity exceeding 1,000 cc, except an Ambassador car.
  10. The applicant should not be an inmate of a destitute home.
  11. The applicant should not be receiving salary, pension or family pension from the Central Government or another State Government.
  12. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above.
  13. The applicant should not be a retired employee of a Central or State Public Sector Undertaking receiving pension or family pension under the scheme of that institution.
  14. The applicant must have been a permanent resident of Kerala for more than 3 years.
  15. The applicant should not receive social security pension from another Local Self-Government Institution.
  16. The application must be submitted to the Local Self-Government Institution where the applicant permanently resides.
  17. The applicant should not own or reside in a concrete building exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. with modern flooring.

Documents to be Submitted

  1. Age proof certificate
  2. Permanent residence certificate
  3. Income certificate
  4. Aadhaar Card
  5. Electoral Card
  6. Ration Card
  7. Bank Passbook, where applicable
  8. EPF Passbook / supporting document, applicable to those receiving EPF pension below ₹4,000

 

3. Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS)

The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) is a social security scheme implemented by the Government of India as part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) through the Ministry of Rural Development.

The objective of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to economically disadvantaged persons with severe disabilities.

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 per month, as stated in the provided information. Applications are submitted online through the Local Self Government Department Welfare Pension Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
  2. The applicant should be destitute / without adequate means of livelihood.
  3. The applicant should not be a service pensioner or family pensioner. This condition does not apply to those receiving ex-gratia / NPS pension up to ₹4,000.
  4. Persons receiving or having applied for another social security pension may also apply, subject to the applicable rules. Including EPF, a maximum of two pensions may be permissible.
  5. The applicant should not be an income-tax payer.
  6. The applicant should not be a beggar.
  7. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own more than 2 acres of land. This condition does not apply to applicants belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities.
  8. The applicant should not be an inmate of a destitute home.
  9. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own a non-taxi vehicle with four or more wheels and an engine capacity exceeding 1,000 cc, except an Ambassador car.
  10. The application must be submitted to the Local Self-Government Institution where the applicant permanently resides.
  11. The applicant should not be receiving salary, pension or family pension from the Central Government or another State Government.
  12. The applicant must produce a medical certificate proving disability or an identification card issued by the Social Security Mission.
  13. The applicant should not be a retired employee of a Central or State Public Sector Undertaking receiving pension or family pension under the scheme of that institution.
  14. There is no age limit for the scheme.
  15. The applicant should not receive social security pension from another Local Self-Government Institution.
  16. The applicant should not own or reside in a concrete building exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. with modern flooring.

Documents to be Submitted

  1. Permanent residence certificate
  2. Disability certificate
  3. Income certificate
  4. Aadhaar Card
  5. Electoral Card
  6. Ration Card
  7. Bank Passbook, where applicable
  8. EPF Passbook / supporting document, where applicable
  9. Age proof certificate

 

4. Pension for Unmarried Women Above 50 Years of Age

The Pension for Unmarried Women Above 50 Years of Age is a social security pension scheme implemented by the Government of Kerala. The objective of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to economically disadvantaged women who remain unmarried.

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 per month, as stated in the provided information. Applications are submitted online through the Local Self Government Department Welfare Pension Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
  2. The applicant must have completed 50 years of age.
  3. The applicant should not be a service pensioner or family pensioner. This condition does not apply to those receiving ex-gratia / NPS pension up to ₹4,000.
  4. The applicant must be unmarried.
  5. The applicant should not be an income-tax payer.
  6. Persons who have applied for other social security pensions are generally not eligible, subject to applicable exceptions. Persons with disabilities may be exempt from this condition. Including EPF, a maximum of two pensions may be permissible as per the applicable rules.
  7. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own more than 2 acres of land. This condition does not apply to applicants belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities.
  8. The applicant should not be dependent on another person for support.
  9. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own a non-taxi vehicle with four or more wheels and an engine capacity exceeding 1,000 cc, except an Ambassador car.
  10. The applicant should not be a beggar.
  11. The applicant should not be receiving salary, pension or family pension from the Central Government or another State Government.
  12. The applicant should not be an inmate of a destitute home.
  13. The applicant should not be a retired employee of a Central or State Public Sector Undertaking receiving pension or family pension under the scheme of that institution.
  14. The application must be submitted to the Local Self-Government Institution where the applicant permanently resides.
  15. The applicant should not receive social security pension from another Local Self-Government Institution.
  16. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
  17. Unmarried mothers above 50 years of age may also apply.
  18. The applicant should not own or reside in a concrete building exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. with modern flooring.

Documents to be Submitted

  1. Certificate proving that the applicant is unmarried
  2. Income certificate
  3. Age proof certificate
  4. Aadhaar Card
  5. Electoral Card
  6. Ration Card
  7. Bank Passbook, where applicable
  8. EPF Passbook / supporting document, applicable to those receiving EPF pension below ₹4,000
  9. Age proof certificate

 

5. Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS)

The Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme (IGNWPS) is a social security pension scheme implemented by the Government of India as part of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) through the Ministry of Rural Development.

The objective of the scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to economically disadvantaged widows.

Eligible beneficiaries receive ₹2,000 per month, as stated in the provided information. Applications are submitted online through the Local Self Government Department Welfare Pension Portal.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
  2. The applicant should be destitute / without adequate means of livelihood.
  3. The applicant should not be a service pensioner or family pensioner. This condition does not apply to those receiving ex-gratia / NPS pension up to ₹4,000.
  4. The applicant should not be dependent on another person for support.
  5. The applicant should not be an income-tax payer.
  6. Persons receiving other social security pensions are generally not eligible, subject to applicable exceptions. Including EPF, a maximum of two pensions may be permissible.
  7. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own more than 2 acres of land. This condition does not apply to applicants belonging to Scheduled Tribe communities.
  8. The applicant should not be a beggar.
  9. The applicant or the applicant's family should not own a non-taxi vehicle with four or more wheels and an engine capacity exceeding 1,000 cc, except an Ambassador car.
  10. The applicant should not be an inmate of a destitute home.
  11. The applicant should not be receiving salary, pension or family pension from the Central Government or another State Government.
  12. The applicant must be 60 years of age or above.
  13. The applicant should not be a retired employee of a Central or State Public Sector Undertaking receiving pension or family pension under the scheme of that institution.
  14. The applicant must have been a permanent resident of Kerala for more than 3 years.
  15. The applicant should not receive social security pension from another Local Self-Government Institution.
  16. The application must be submitted to the Local Self-Government Institution where the applicant permanently resides.
  17. The applicant should not own or reside in a concrete building exceeding 2,000 sq. ft. with modern flooring.

Documents to be Submitted

  1. Husband's death certificate / certificate confirming that the husband has been missing for 7 years / certificate confirming abandonment, as applicable (for applicants who have completed 50 years of age)
  2. Certificate proving permanent residence in Kerala for at least 2 years at the time of application
  3. Income certificate
  4. Copy of Aadhaar Card
  5. Copy of Electoral Card
  6. Copy of Ration Card
  7. Copy of Bank Passbook, where applicable
  8. Certificate stating that the applicant has not remarried
  9. EPF Passbook / supporting document, applicable to those receiving EPF pension below ₹4,000
  10. Age proof certificate